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Category 2 30-39 Men racer Daniel Byrd chases another racer out of the woods in Bear Creek Terrace during the final race of the Ascent Cycling Series Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Byrd placed first in his division with a time of 40:35. Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette

Category 1 50+ Men racer Brad Schneider approaches one of the final curves of the Bear Creek Terrace course during the final race of the Ascent Cycling Series Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Schneider finished second in his category with a time of 52:27. Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette

Category 1 Single Speed racer Nick Thelen leads a pack of racers down through Bear Creek Terrace during the final race of the Ascent Cycling Series Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Thelen placed first overall in the race series for his division. Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette

Category 1 19-29 Men's racer Shael Schreiner passes Category 1 Women's racer Colleen Cameron as she carries her bike down the trail after getting a flat tire during the final race of the Ascent Cycling Series Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Bear Creek Terrace. Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette